Monthly Archives: May 2012

The United States Air Force Academy Cadet Chapel was built in 1962 and its located in Colorado Springs, Colorado, United States. The most unique feature of the Chapel is its row of seventeen spires. The Cadet Chapel is specifically design to house three different worship areas under one roof. The Protestant Chapel is located at the main floor, the Catholic Chapel is located below the Protestant Chapel, and lastly The Jewish Chapel is located on the Lower Level.

The Aachen Cathedral, also known as the “Imperial Cathedral,” is a Roman Catholic church located in Aachen, Germany. It is the oldest cathedral in Northern Europe. From 936 to 1531, the cathedral served as an coronation 30 German kings and 12 Queens.

30 St Mary Axe is located in London, England. The building opened back in March of 2004 as open office space. It is the second highest building in the city of London standing at 180 meters. The glass dome at the top of the building provides a 360 degree view of the city.

Peles Castle is a Neo-Renaissance castle located in the Carpathian Mountains in Prahova county, Romania. The Castle was built in 1873 and had housed some of the most famous Romania Monarchs including King Carol I. Peles is a palace but many people like to call it a castle. Peles Castle is open to the public if you’re interested, please visit their website for more information at http://peles.ro/

Swissotel Krasnye Holmy is a five star hotel in Moscow, Russia. The hotel construction was designed by Russian Architects TTA and Woods Bagot and is completed in 2005. The building features 34 story, 223 guest rooms, and 27 luxurious suits, of course, with the latest in-room technology.

This bridge lies in the center of the Saint Lawrence River in Montreal, Canada. It’s known as the second busiest street in Canada. Initially the bridge was named Montreal Harbor Bridge, but later it was renamed for Jacques Cartier’s first voyage up the river.

Isn’t this building cute? The Elephant Building or Chang Building is located in Bangkok, Thailand. This building is one of the most famous building in Thailand because of its characteristic of an elephant. The building has 32 floors and is 335 ft high. There are 7 parts to this building: Tower A and B (office), Tower C (residential), Top floor for luxurious residential suites, recreation grounds, shopping plaza, and parking garage.

This building is known as “The Washing Machine Building” because…it looks like a washing machine!~ Doesn’t it? This 9 floor structure is built completely for commercial offices. It’s located in Mexico City, Mexico. Check it out guys.

Birr Castle is located in the town of Birr in County Offaly, Ireland. The castle was built in 1170. The O’ Carroll Family rule there from 14th to 17th century. A main feature of the castle is ” The Great Telescope” of the third Earl of Rosse. For admission information, please visit their website at http://www.birrcastle.com/birr-castle-visitor-information.php

Tokyo Tower is one of the world’s tallest self-supporting steel tower. The tower currently acts as an antenna to support the broadcasting of Japanese media like NHK and Fuji TV. This tower was finished in 1958 and is taller than the Eiffel Tower of France.

Taipei 101 Tower is one of the tallest structures in the world, with 1.667 feet tall. This tower’s exterior design is inspired by Taiwan’s native bamboo plant. The tower’s design is based on the lucky number 8, which means prosperous and luck in the Chinese Culture.

These collection of buildings hold the world’s finest science and art exhibits and showcases. It’s located in Valencia, Spain; “City of Arts and Sciences.” It is designed by Santiago Calatrava, who chose to include an abundance of water in his design. Tourists who visit this structure not only admire its exterior design but also the reflection of the structure, which completes the amazing look of the entire structure.

The Emirates Towers are a twin tower with the left tower an office building and the right one a hotel. They symbols of the Dubai City. The Emirates Towers are surrounded with lakes, waterfalls, and beautiful gardens.

The Haiti National Palace is a presidential palace located at Port-Au-Prince, Haiti. The Haiti National Palace resembles America’s presidential home, the White House. The building has been destroyed and rebuilt several times for the past 140 years. But unfortunately on January 12, 2010, an earthquake has devastated the National Palace. But it’s beauty will remain in the hearts of the people of Haiti.